Time Machine
Time Machine is the built-in backup software for macOS that automatically creates incremental backups of the entire system, including files, applications, and system settings. It allows users to restore individual files, folders, or the entire system to a previous state using a graphical interface. Backups are stored on external drives, network-attached storage (NAS), or supported cloud services.
Developers should use Time Machine to protect their work, configurations, and development environments from data loss due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, or system corruption. It is essential for maintaining project continuity, especially when working with local development setups, custom configurations, or unreleased code that isn't fully version-controlled in repositories like Git.